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Golden Knights edge Jets 6-2, inch toward division title

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Las Vegas — The Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 on Monday night as Jack Eichel recorded one goal and three assists and Mark Stone scored and added two assists, combining for seven points to anchor Vegas's offense; Reilly Smith, Ivan Barbashev and Rasmus Andersson also contributed goals in the victory. Vegas moves within one win of clinching the Pacific Division and would secure home-ice advantage through at least two playoff rounds with a victory over visiting Seattle in Wednesday's regular-season finale; earlier Monday the Los Angeles Kings beat Seattle, which officially eliminated Winnipeg from playoff contention, while Mark Scheifele reached 101 points despite the Jets' loss.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Early season: Bruce Cassidy is replaced as Golden Knights coach by John Tortorella.
Under Tortorella, Vegas compiled an unbeaten-in-regulation run reported as 6-0-1.
Monday night: Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-2; Eichel and Stone combined for seven points.
Earlier Monday: Los Angeles Kings defeated the Seattle Kraken, eliminating Winnipeg from playoff contention.
Wednesday regular-season finale: Vegas can clinch the Pacific Division with a win over visiting Seattle.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a Golden Knights fan, this is a big moment. A win on Wednesday means a division title and home-ice advantage for two playoff rounds. It's a testament to the team's hard work and resilience under new coach John Tortorella.

The Bottom Line

The Golden Knights are one win away from clinching the Pacific Division. Their victory over the Jets, coupled with the Kings' win over Seattle, has put them in a strong position. Keep an eye on Wednesday's game against Seattle. Worth forwarding if you know a Golden Knights fan.